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1. Create symmetry by flanking a mantel with a couple matching pieces, like the sideboards and sconces, but add in an element of surprise. Instead of matching artwork, Mikic chose two very different prints by Grayson Perry, left, and Damien Hirst.

2. Be calculating about color — let one large element, such as this custom rug in emerald green, serve as a bright note.

3. Pair unlikely textures for stunning results. The luxruious metallic consoles against the organic-feeling grasscloth walls make for a look that's modern and completely original.